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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,067.36, 44,265.33 and 28,704.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,067.36, 44,265.33 and 28,704.24 is: 39,622.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,067.36 : 44,265.33 = 28,704.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,067.36/44,265.33 = 28,704.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,067.36x = 44,265.33 × 28,704.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,067.36x = 1,270,602,656.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,602,656.00/32,067.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,622.93

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